# Frøya Ventures


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- [She Builds Academy Is Open for Registration - Go Live 28th May](https://froyaventures.com/2026/05/she-builds-academy-pilot-is-open-for-registration-go-live-28th-may/): She Builds Academy is part of Frøya Ventures’ broader mission to help more women build, scale and access capital. The academy is designed to give founders a practical and inspiring introduction to investor readiness, business development and the founder journey — while connecting participants to a wider community of founders, mentors, operators and investors. The pilot is developed by Frøya Ventures with financial support from Innovation Norway, and is the first step in building a larger platform for female entrepreneurship. Through the digital academy, participants will be introduced to key themes relevant for early-stage and growth-oriented founders, including how to ... Read more
- [Women’s Health Is One of the Largest Underserved Markets in Healthcare ](https://froyaventures.com/2025/12/womens-health-is-one-of-the-largest-underserved-markets-in-healthcare/): Closing the women’s health gap would add at least $1 trillion to global GDP every year by 2040, yet less than 1% of global health research funding is allocated to women’s health conditions beyond cancer. The result is widespread underdiagnosis, undertreatment, and avoidable long-term costs for individuals, employers, and healthcare systems.  Menopause illustrates the scale of this systemic failure. Every year, around 2 million women in the US enter menopause, with up to 90% experiencing symptoms that affect physical health, cognitive function, mental wellbeing, and long term disease risk. Despite this, only a minority receive adequate care. If women with moderate to ... Read more
- [2026 Market Outlook: A Defining Moment for Venture Capital Investors](https://froyaventures.com/2025/12/2026-market-outlook-a-defining-moment-for-venture-capital-investors/): Why Frøya’s verticals are accelerating now High-growth verticals have something in common: they are pulled forward by necessity, not hype. Even in a selective funding environment, the best companies in these verticals can grow faster than the market — because demand is structural. PitchBook highlights several AI subsectors with exceptional growth potential toward 2030: Across these sectors, durable value is being created by teams with deep domain insight, strong data foundations, and long-term product vision. The next wave is forming Venture capital returns are shaped by timing as much as by talent. We believe we are entering one of those ... Read more
- [Frøya Ventures Was Invited to the Empower Equity Event by the European Investment Fund](https://froyaventures.com/2025/12/froya-ventures-was-invited-to-the-empower-equity-event-by-the-european-investment-fund/): The Empower Equity gathering united visionary investors, policymakers, female talent, and changemakers from across Europe — all driven by a shared mission: to strengthen equity, inclusion, and opportunity within the investment ecosystem. The discussions and insights exchanged were both inspiring and transformative. Frøya Ventures left energized and more committed than ever to advancing our mission of empowering female entrepreneurs and fostering a more balanced venture landscape. We were deeply inspired by the passion, ideas, and commitment shared throughout the day — and more motivated than ever to keep driving our vision of creating a fairer and more inclusive venture ecosystem. ... Read more
- [News alert: AI leader Linnéa Bergström joins Frøya Ventures as General Partner](https://froyaventures.com/2025/12/news-alert-ai-leader-linnea-bergstrom-joins-froya-ventures-as-general-partner/): The Scale-Up Builder Linnéa Bergström is a proven winner at scaling companies. She was an integral part of scaling boost.ai, leading their AI chat solutions across 19 countries. Her work drove the company’s yearly recurring revenue, transforming major industries worldwide. Building with a Clear Goal Bergström is committed to making technology work better for everyone:  * Responsible AI: She pioneered ethical, clear, and fair AI practices in product development.  * Social Impact: She created programs to bring people who are typically left out of the workforce into high-tech jobs.  * Empowering Women: She is a strong voice through TENK and ... Read more
- [Turning Ideas Into Impact: Designing an Accelerator for Female Founders  ](https://froyaventures.com/2025/09/turning-ideas-into-impact-designing-an-accelerator-for-female-founders/): With Innovation Norway as a key partner, the accelerator will focus on three major impact areas: The program will be designed and led by women and is aiming to address structural barriers faced by female entrepreneurs by providing targeted content, a strong network fostering confidence and psychological safety, as well as a support from a VC business model that actively invests in female founders. The accelerator is being shaped through direct input from female entrepreneurs themselves. Frøya Ventures is currently running a survey to capture the real needs, opportunities, and challenges women face when building companies. “We would like this ... Read more
- [Henrik Amstutz hired to Frøya Ventures – bringing international investment experience and venture capital expertise](https://froyaventures.com/2025/06/henrik-amstutz-joins-froya-ventures-bringing-international-investment-experience-and-venture-capital-expertise/): Frøya Ventures is happy to announce that Henrik Amstutz has joined us as Chief Operating Officer. A Swiss national with a love for sports and the outdoors, Henrik brings a sharp international perspective and a hands-on mindset. He began his career in London at Nomura, a leading global financial services group headquartered in Japan, being part of the M&A Investment Banking Division in EMEA. There, Henrik advised on complex transactions across sectors, leading both buy- and sell-side processes for global clients. Most recently, he worked at a Norwegian venture capital fund, where he played a key role in scaling energy ... Read more
- [Frøya Ventures Fund I Reaches Major Milestone with EuVECA License Approval](https://froyaventures.com/2025/05/froya-ventures-fund-i-reaches-major-milestone-with-euveca-license-approval/): Gaining this license is far more than an administrative step — it is a clear validation of our professionalism, structure, and long-term ambitions. The process involves meeting strict requirements for fund governance, investment strategy, transparency, and compliance. Being approved as an EuVECA fund means that we are now officially recognized as a professional fund manager under EU law, held to the same standards of integrity, accountability, and operational excellence as other leading European venture funds. Importantly, the EuVECA license gives us the right to market our fund across the entire European Economic Area, with a simplified and harmonized regulatory process. ... Read more
- [Empowering Female Entrepreneurs:  Work to Drive Change at Innovation Norway](https://froyaventures.com/2025/05/empowering-female-entrepreneurs-a-workshop-to-drive-change-at-innovation-norway/): Female entrepreneurs have the same needs as their male counterparts but also face unique barriers. Innovation Norway aim to address these barriers with effective measures that the entrepreneurs themselves believe in and Frøya Venture is proud to contribute into the discussion. It is a billion dollar potential in females, but the risk capital falls behind. This year Frøya Ventures has been part of several discussions and contributed the “scaling day” and workshops at Innovation Norway. The work is built on ideas from last year’s workshop at Startuplab (where Frøya Ventures contributed) and through insights and ongoing dialogue with entrepreneurs. In ... Read more
- [A Catalyst for Change: Industry Icon Ingrid Sølvberg joins Frøya Ventures as General Partner](https://froyaventures.com/2025/05/a-catalyst-for-change-industry-icon-ingrid-solvberg-joins-froya-ventures-as-general-partner/): Frøya Ventures is happy to announce that Ingrid Sølvberg has joined us as a General Partner. With over 30 years of experience from the energy sector, Ingrid brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to our team.​ Ingrid’s career includes executive roles at Equinor, Centrica Norway, and Vår Energi, as well as serving as Director General of the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate. Her expertise spans executive leadership, strategic development, organizational transformation, and innovation. She is passionate about the future of energy, technology, people, and driving positive change within organizations.​ Ingrid is widely recognized not only for her industry insight and strategic ... Read more
- [Kronikk: Norge trenger et mer robust risikokapitalmarked for å lykkes med innovasjon og verdiskaping](https://froyaventures.com/2025/03/kronikk-norge-trenger-et-mer-robust-risikokapitalmarked-for-a-lykkes-med-innovasjon-og-verdiskaping/): Av Camilla Dybendal, Åshild Hanne Larsen og Ann-Christin Spone, Founders Frøya Ventures Sammenlignet med våre skandinaviske naboer har vi langt mindre tilgang til venturekapital, og situasjonen er enda verre for kvinnelige gründere, som kun mottar 2 % av den tilgjengelige kapitalen. Dersom vi ønsker å bygge morgendagens næringsliv, må vi ta grep nå. Hvorfor er tilgang til kapital avgjørende? Venturekapital er drivstoffet for innovasjon og vekst. Det er denne typen kapital som gjør det mulig for gründere å gå fra idé til skalering, og som legger grunnlaget for nye arbeidsplasser og verdiskaping. Når kapitaltilgangen er begrenset, risikerer vi å miste ... Read more
- [Frøya Ventures Proudly Contributes to Visa's Jury at She's Next: Three Norwegian Female Entrepreneurs Receive Visa Grants](https://froyaventures.com/2025/01/froya-ventures-proudly-contributes-to-visas-jury-at-shes-next-three-norwegian-female-entrepreneurs-receive-visa-grants/): The She’s Next program is designed to bridge this gap and provide female entrepreneurs with the resources they need. She’s Next, Empowered by Visa is a global initiative dedicated to advancing women-owned small businesses. Launched by Visa, this program provides women entrepreneurs with the resources, funding, and mentorship needed to thrive in today’s competitive market. By leveraging Visa’s extensive network and expertise, She’s Next aims to create a more inclusive and equitable business landscape for women around the world. “We are incredibly proud to support Firemesh, Threadloop, and Empire AI – three fantastic Norwegian startups led by incredibly talented women. At ... Read more
- [Frøya Ventures Partners with University of Stavanger to Boost Female Entrepreneurship in Norway](https://froyaventures.com/2024/11/froya-ventures-partners-with-university-of-stavanger-to-boost-female-entrepreneurship-in-norway/): The University of Stavanger‘s Department of Innovation and External Relations, through its Lyspæren Innovation House, provides a dynamic environment for idea development, innovation, and entrepreneurship among students. This collaboration will strengthen our shared goal of increasing the number of female entrepreneurs in Norway. Troels Gyde Jacobsen, Innovation Director at the Department of Innovation and External Relations, is committed to fostering a more inclusive and vibrant entrepreneurial landscape in Norway. “We are excited to work with Frøya Ventures to support and empower the next generation of female entrepreneurs.”, Mr Jacobsen says. UiS acts as a national and international hub for growth, ... Read more
- [Frøya Ventures Applauds Norwegian Government’s Bold Move to Empower Female Entrepreneurs](https://froyaventures.com/2024/11/froya-ventures-applauds-norwegian-governments-bold-move-to-empower-female-entrepreneurs/): Our deepest gratitude goes to the former Minister of Trade, Mr. Vestre, and the current Minister of Trade, Ms. Myrseth, for their steadfast support and dedication to this cause. We also thank Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries and Innovation Norway for their invaluable work and for acknowledging our contributions to shaping this agenda. Frøya Ventures has proudly taken an active role in influencing this movement. We participated in input meetings and workshops on female entrepreneurship in pre-meetings to the founder notice, submitted feedback during the hearing, and delivered a lightning talk to the Minister of Trade in Oslo during ... Read more
- [Frøya Ventures Welcomes Kathryn Moore Baker as New General Partner](https://froyaventures.com/2024/06/froya-ventures-welcomes-kathryn-moore-baker-as-new-general-partner/): Kathryn’s career spans over three decades, during which she has established herself as a formidable leader and visionary in various executive roles. Her expertise in private equity, venture capital, and corporate governance has made her a highly sought-after advisor and strategist within the industry. “We are thrilled to have Kathryn on board,” said Frøya Ventures’ Managing Partner Åshild Hanne Larsen. “Her extensive experience and deep understanding of both the financial markets and strategic investments will be invaluable as we continue to grow the company. Her leadership and vision align perfectly with our commitment to increase diversity across venture capital and ... Read more
- [Frøya Ventures and Insj at University in Oslo Join Forces to Boost Diversity and Support Female Entrepreneurs](https://froyaventures.com/2024/06/froya-ventures-and-insj-uio-join-forces-to-boost-diversity-and-support-female-entrepreneurs/): Insj, an organization based at the University of Oslo (UiO), has a stellar reputation for nurturing student entrepreneurs. Their comprehensive support system includes advice, mentorship, and resources to help students realize their entrepreneurial aspirations. To date, Insj has assisted over 400 student startups in their growth journeys, aiding them in securing funding and navigating the complexities of launching new ventures. Insj offers a range of programs in entrepreneurship, providing essential legal counseling and access to a network of over 30 experienced mentors. These mentors play a crucial role in guiding startups through the initial stages of development, offering insights and ... Read more
- [Introducing Frøya Venture Networks](https://froyaventures.com/2024/03/the-froya-ventures-networks-are-live/): With a vision to accelerate positive impacts and drive change, the Frøya Venture networks bring together a diverse array of highly skilled professionals, including women and young challengers, who are poised to make a difference in the investment landscape. The primary objectives of the Frøya Venture networks are threefold: 1. Fast-track Value Creation: By providing portfolio companies access to strategic expertise, the network aims to expedite value creation and deliver tangible results. Through collaboration and knowledge-sharing, portfolio companies can leverage the collective wisdom of experienced professionals to navigate challenges and opportunities more effectively. 2. Reduce Investment Portfolio Risk: Diversification is ... Read more
- [Call to Minister of Trade, Mr Vestre!](https://froyaventures.com/2024/03/call-to-minister-of-trade-mr-vestre/): Frøya Ventures has sent input on the founder notice. We finally had an opportunity to tell the Norwegian Minister of Trade, Industry and Fisheries which measures Frøya Ventures is proposing to help more start-up companies succeed and the importance of government capital for female entrepreneurs. As of today, female entrepreneurs receive between 1-2% of venture capital – it’s a very serious societal problem! Frøya Ventures has also contributed to the sprint ahead of the input meeting. The minister noted as you can see diligently during the post, but repeats some of the points for safety’s sake: Norway must set some ... Read more
- [Empowering Female Entrepreneurs: Frøya Ventures and Boost Henne Collaboration](https://froyaventures.com/2024/02/empowering-female-entrepreneurs-froya-ventures-and-boost-henne-collaboration/): Camilla Dybendal, founder in Frøya Ventures, took the stage representing Frøya Ventures to empower female entrepreneurs at NTNU as part of the Boost Henne initiative. The collaboration focuses on providing essential knowledge to female entrepreneurs. Boost Henne members learned about investors, funding stages, and the investment process, gaining insights into securing funding for their ventures. Attendees included aspiring entrepreneurs from NTNU‘s master program and those with existing companies. Their diverse backgrounds enriched the learning environment, fostering collaboration and support. Looking ahead, the vision is clear: to foster a thriving ecosystem where female entrepreneurs are not only empowered but also supported ... Read more
- [Frøya Ventures and Care Norway: Bridging Capitalism and Idealism for Global Gender Equality](https://froyaventures.com/2023/11/froya-ventures-and-care-norway-bridging-capitalism-and-idealism-for-global-gender-equality/): Frøya Ventures and Care Norway join forces to strengthen gender equality by increasing the understanding and acknowledgement of the growth- and value potential women represent globally. “We look forward to our collaboration with Frøya Ventures due to our shared ambition of putting women and girls at the center of development and value creation. Achieving gender equality is not only the right thing to do, it pays off financially.  If we enable and promote women, it is positive on an individual level, but also carries significant benefits for the communities they are part of. When women are heard, societies become more ... Read more
- [Introducing Linn Katrine Høie: A Trailblazer Joining Frøya Ventures!](https://froyaventures.com/2023/10/introducing-linn-katrine-hoie-a-trailblazer-joining-froya-ventures/): Linn’s dedication to innovation and her remarkable track record makes her the perfect addition to our team. While taking on this new role, she will continue to excel as the Chief Commercial Officer at OpenHorizon, showcasing her ability to balance multiple responsibilities with finesse. Linn’s educational background as a programmer and system architect, coupled with a Master’s Degree in societal safety and risk management, sets her apart as a visionary leader. Her journey in the software industry began in 2004 when she chose to join a local scale-up in Stavanger, swiftly progressing from an application advisor to a board member ... Read more
- [Frøya Ventures partners with Boost Henne](https://froyaventures.com/2023/07/froya-ventures-partners-with-boost-henne/): Boost Henne* is a student-driven organisation targeting female students who would like to explore what entrepreneurship and starting your own company means. Boost Henne is also part of Spark NTNU**, a free service for all NTNU students where they can register their idea and get a student mentor assigned to them that will help them reach the next step in bringing this idea to life. Boost Henne was established following an NTNU study from 2018 that showed a clear imbalance in gender and entrepreneurship, as only 14 % of the students who applied for a student mentor from Spark NTNU ... Read more
- [Frøya Ventures present @‘Bain Pitch Night - Investing in our planet’](https://froyaventures.com/2023/06/froya-ventures-present-bain-pitch-night-investing-in-our-planet/): This was as a great opportunity to build awareness of the change that is needed, and Åshild Hanne Larsen who presented on behalf of the founders underlined how they over years have been working to address the fact that women are perpetually underrepresented in technology, leadership, and investment roles globally, and that little real change has happened despite an increased focus on this important area. Even in Norway, considered world-leading in gender equality, only 15% of the CEOs and 13% of board chairs in the top 200 companies are women*. When it comes to venture capital, women entrepreneurs in Europe ... Read more
- [Stavanger Municipality + Frøya Ventures = true ❤](https://froyaventures.com/2023/06/stavanger-municipality-froya-ventures-true-%e2%9d%a4/): Today, only a sliver of venture capital – typically around 2% or less – goes to female founders, and there is still a lack of women with decision-making power in venture capital firms. Frøya Ventures aims to change this by increasing the number of female founders, venture capital leaders/partners, as well as board members. Their main investment themes cover healthcare innovations, technologies enabling scalable solutions to key societal challenges, as well as products and solutions to advance a circular economy and a sustainable world. This is a good match with the Stavanger regions Strategy for Economic Development, which includes building ... Read more
- [Frøya Ventures now registered as manager of alternative investment funds](https://froyaventures.com/2023/01/froya-ventures-now-licensed-to-manage-alternative-investment-funds/): Alternative investment funds (AIF) cover a wide range of different types of collective investments and include everything from “national securities funds” to real estate funds, private equity funds and hedge funds. Managers of alternative investment funds that manage funds with total capital under management that does not exceed certain thresholds are exempt from the license requirement, but must be registered in a register that is kept by the Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway. Frøya Ventures is now registered as such manager.

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- [](https://froyaventures.com/1313-2/): A Frøya Ventures Initiative She Builds Academy A free digital academy for female founders who want to understand venture capital, fundraising and how to prepare for growth. Registration is open for the first group. Sponsored by Innovation Norway Sign up for the free pilot See upcoming events First cohort sponsored by Innovation Norway Applications opening soon She Builds Accelerator · Cohort 01 Sponsored by Innovation Norway A capital-readiness accelerator for 21 founders A structured hybrid program designed to make you ready for venture capital — combining hands-on workshops, 1:1 mentoring and direct investor introductions. Built for founders in underinvested markets. ... Read more
- [Board- and expertise network](https://froyaventures.com/board-and-expertise-network/): Board- and expertise network As part of the ambition to strengthen the Frøya Ventures ecosystem, a board- and expertise network has been established to fast-track value creation, reduce investment portfolio risk and accelerate the positive societal impact that comes from increasing the number of women in leadership and board positions. To ensure broad perspectives, the expertise network also includes a number of young professionals, who in addition to their capability set, hold a specific challenger role. The Frøya Ventures networks consists of highly skilled women with a competence and experience set that is relevant for the investment segments Frøya Ventures ... Read more
- [SFDR Fund Disclosure](https://froyaventures.com/esg-impact/sfdr-fund-disclosure/): SFDR Fund Disclosure Disclosure of sustainability-related informasion about Frøya Ventures Fund I AS Version 1.0, published [•] June 2023 Frøya Ventures AS (“Frøya“) is the manager of the alternative investment fund Frøya Ventures Fund I AS (the “Fund“). It is Frøya’s assessment that the Fund promotes environmental and social characteristics and that companies in which investments will be made follow good governance practices within the meaning of Article 8 of Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 on sustainability-related disclosures in the financial services sector (the “SFDR“). Therefore, Frøya is required to include a sustainability-related product disclosure section on its website, pursuant to Article ... Read more
- [SFDR Fund Manager Disclosure](https://froyaventures.com/esg-impact/sfdr-fund-manager-disclosure/): Frøya Ventures Fund Manager Disclosures In line with the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulations (SFDR) Sustainability disclosures at entity level pursuant to SFDR At Frøya Ventures AS (“Frøya” or “we“) we aim to make investments that contribute to the empowerment of women while also creating superior risk-adjusted returns for our investors. We believe that ensuring gender equality in start-up investments will reduce risk and contribute to better results for the investors. The EU has adopted legally binding measures on sustainable finance applicable to alternative investment fund managers such as Frøya. These measures include Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 on sustainability-related disclosures in the ... Read more
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- [ESG/Impact](https://froyaventures.com/esg-impact/): Responsible investing = Value creation Frøya Ventures is an investment company that aims to realise the untapped value potential from underinvested ideas and markets. Frøya Ventures invest to solve global challenges, leverage technology to drive impact and accelerate gender equality. Frøya Ventures invest in healthcare innovations, innovative technologies and resource efficiency. We welcome new sustainability-oriented legal frameworks, such as the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and the Taxonomy Regulation, and we link the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to our financial due diligence processes and investment decisions. The new regulations make finance an even more powerful tool in creation ... Read more
- [Contact us](https://froyaventures.com/contact/): Investors Are you an investor who wants to use your capital to drive equity and change while receiving excellent returns? At Frøya Ventures we create value by putting capital and knowledge behind bold ideas that build a better future. We apply our skill set and experience with the ambition to deliver superior returns to our investors from establishing a strong deal flow- while driving diversity and equality across business, finance and venture capital. Our investment themes – healthcare innovations, innovative technologies and resource efficiency – have been selected based on the strong fit with the team’s expertise and experience. All ... Read more
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- [Team](https://froyaventures.com/team/): Meet the team A committed team with cross-industry experience, complementary backgrounds, a broad competence base, an extensive global network, and award-winning team members – all with a shared purpose and set of values. We have developed deep knowledge from working in areas such as technology, IT/digital, operations, sustainability, healthcare, corporate finance, investor relations, deal making, start-ups, venture capital, marketing, communications, and human resources. We will apply our skill set and experience aiming to deliver superior returns to our investors through a strong deal flow – while driving diversity and equality across business, finance and venture capital.
- [Approach](https://froyaventures.com/approach/): Approach Frøya Ventures AS is an investment company that aims to realise the untapped value potential from underinvested ideas and markets. Frøya Ventures invests to solve global challenges, leverage technology to drive impact and accelerate gender equality. Frøya Ventures invests in healthcare innovations, innovative technologies and resource efficiency. Our investment team consists of professionals with extensive operational, technological and investment experience from several industries. Frøya Ventures is regulated as an Alternative Investment Fund Manager by Finanstilsynet – The Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway. What we aim to achieve. How we do it The founders of Frøya Ventures AS are passionate ... Read more
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